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S. Korean Earth-observation satellite enters orbit, makes ground contact
May 3, 2026
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A South Korean Earth-observation satellite launched from a US space base in California successfully entered low-Earth orbit and made contact with a ground station, authorities said Sunday. SpaceX launched a Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg Space Force Base in Santa Barbara County, California, at 11:59 p.m. Saturday (local time), carrying 45 payloads.
The satellite was separated from the launch vehicle about one hour after liftoff, according to the Korea AeroSpace Administration. The mission has b
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